Burlington officer shoots business owner after standoff
Hazen P eacock proprietor of a rent a for company on Main Street was shot twice by Officer Joe Feeley during a three hour standoff. Peacock was unarmed and crouching when he came downstairs. an inquest was set for the afternoon with custody ordered for the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Burlington
Hazen
Peacock
Main Street
Joe Feeley
Feeley
Wd Feeley
County Atttorney
Harold M. O
Joe Feely
American Vice Consul in Mexico Shot in Back
American Vice Consul Harold G. Brotherton of Aguas Calientes, Mexico, was shot in the back and slightly wounded on July 16. The U S embassy in Mexico City will seek an investigation by the Mexican foreign office. Brotherton, born in Canada, grew up in Montana and was appointed to Aguas Calientes in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold G. Brotherton
Aguas
Calientes
Mexico
Mexico City
State Department
Foreign Office
Traven
Aguas Calientes
Brotherton
Canada
Montana
Hot Air Fan Speeds Hay Curing At Wisconsin Farm
Experimental engineers from the University of Wisconsin report a new high pressure hot air fan method that dries mown hay in eight hours after raking. The process avoids moisture damage and pests and processed twelve loads per rack in one run. Howard T. Greene of Brook Hill Farm plans to use the system this year rain or shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Prena
Madison
Wis
Department of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Genese Depot
Howard T. Greene
Brook Hill
Two Auto Accidents Reported To Sheriff
Two highway crashes were reported to Sheriff Fred Collings in the last 24 hours. No one was hurt. Afton man’s car was ditched and badly damaged east of Ameston when a tourist car cut in and fled. Near Creston, two cars collided on Cromwell road over a hill, both badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Collings
Afton
Ameston
Alows
Creston
Cromwell Road
U S Declines Polar Dirigible Expedition Plan
Secretary of the Navy Curtis D Wilbur said the United States will not commit to a joint dirigible polar flight with Germany next spring. He noted no current intention to participate, despite Dr Hugo Eckener's proposal for each country to fly its own airship and stay in constant touch.
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Associated
Procas
San Francisco
United States
North Pole
Secretary of the Navy
Curtis D. Wilber
Hugo Eckner
Wilbur
United States Navy
Iowa forms banking commission to advise on state duties
Governor John Hammill announced the membership of a new Iowa banking commission created by the last legislature. Appointed are Ray Nyematter of Davenport, John H. Hogan of Des Moines, C. J. Wollenberg of Holstein, and E W Miller of Waterloo. The advisory board will work with State Superintendent A. Andrew to monitor banking conditions and guide enforcement of banking acts and the public funds deposit protection system.
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Associated Press
Des Mofes
John Hammill
State Banking Commission
Ray Nyematter
American Commercial and Savings Bank of
Davenport
John H. Hogan
Des Moines National Bank
C. J. Wollenberg
Holstein Savings Bank
E W. Miller
Commercial National Bank of Waterloo
A. Andrew
Hammill
General Assembly
Iowa
Boar
Ageries
Iowa Southern Closes Service School Here
A week long electric refrigeration service course taught by George Atkins of Detroit ended with final exams for six Iowa Southern employees. Attendees included Frank Smith, Tom Lanton, Harry McKelvey, Robert Mitchell, H V Thompson and Paul Anderson with sessions at the Iowa Southern Utilities office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Atkins
Detroit
Othe
United States
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Southern
Atkins
C. E. Fiers
Frank Smith
Tom Lanton
Creston
Harry McKelvey
Mt Ayr
Robert Mitchell
Grinnell
Despondent Youth Shoots Self After Rejection
Harry Wendell 21 shot himself in the abdomen after Aurelia farm girl Ina Ramer refused his marriage proposal. He was on a farm near Ida Grove and is in critical condition at an Aurelia hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wendell
Ina Ramer
Aurelia
Wendell
Ida Grove
Buffalo Man Confesses to Murder of Mildred Durke
Police say Mike Kosnowicki of Buffalo confessed to shooting Miss Mildred Durke of Hornell and dumping her body in the woods. Authorities attribute jealousy over attention given to other men by the victim as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thascenciated. Pree
Buffalo
N. Y
Mike Kosnowicki
Mildred Durke
Hornell
Clues Tie Overurf Dog Case to Murder Probe
Ottumwa reports three men and two women under suspicion for the killing of Harry Over turf. State Agent E C McPherson says crews have been found but will not reveal details. Officials examine Overturf’s dog shot a week earlier to link both killings and trace women seen in a car near the scene. Mrs. Overturf remains in serious condition after fainting at a coroner inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Ottumwa
Harry Overturf
E. (C. McPherson
Overturf
Dean Onativia Co to Reopen Monday After Receivership End
Dean Onativia and Co a Chicago and New York brokerage firm with 36 million dollars in liabilities will reopen Monday following the termination of its receivership. New capital of 2.7 million dollars was subscribed by customers creditors and friends and Judge Wilkerson discharged the Chicago receiver. Termination actions will also proceed to conclude ancillary receiverships in the eastern offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accociatee Prose
Chicago
Dean
Onativia and Co
New York
James H. Wilkerson
Arel Davis
East
Weather holds cool across the state
Cool weather persisted statewide last night with a slight rise expected today. Overnight lows reached 50 in Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Iowa Falls with Clarinda at 87 and Des Moines at 59.
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Dee Aining
Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapide
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Clarinda
Des Moines
Bankrupt Maud Hathaway Lists Debts and Assets
Maud Hathaway of near Tingley filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing total debts of 18775 with 13800 secured and assets valued at 22200 including 12000 real estate. The filing details a district court schedule of assets and liabilities for the debtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Hathaway
Tingley
Death of Chris Schneers Reported From Wisconsin
Chris Schneers formerly of Creston died July 11 at his sister’s home in Wisconsin. He was the brother of Mrs. Max Clark of 211 South Elm Street. Mr and Mrs Sadler of St Joseph Missouri arrived here and stay with Mrs J W Richardson at 100 Sumner Avenue after a Canada motor trip. The Sadlers, former Creston residents, include a former Burlington division superintendent. Mr and Mrs Howard Tedford of Mt Ayr spent Friday in town visiting and attending to business. Tedford, postmaster there, completed a campaign to paint rural mailboxes white with names and numbers.
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Chris Schneers
Creston
Wisconsin
Max Clark
South Elm Street
W.r. Sadler
St. Joseph
3. W. Richardson
Sumner Avenue
Canada
Howard Tedford
Mt. Ayr
Priday
Tedford
Strauss Family Returns From West Coast Wedding
Mr and Mrs Sidney Strauss and son Billie of 217 South Peterson Avenue arrived home Friday evening from San Diego and San Francisco. Last Saturday they attended the wedding of Mr Strauss uncle Julius Ragenfield in San Diego and after the ceremony 12 members of the wedding party including the Strausses took a boat trip to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Strauss
Billie
Peterson Avenue
Diego
Los Angeles
Srancisco
Mr. Strauss
Julius Ragenfield
San Diego
Strause
San Francisco
Early Ohio potatoes praised for size and quality
The May heat and dryness did not reduce the size of early potatoes. A draught notice from Wr. W Ford at 606 South Cherry street describes an Early Ohio potato as large smooth and of excellent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Ford
South
Cherry Street
Ohio
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valleys
Weather outlook for the week shows scattered showers midweek with cool start and normal or above temperatures later. Mrs. R. G. Moore and son James of Saskatchewan visit relatives in Clearfield and plan to spend the summer in Wallace, Idaho after leaving Creston.
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Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
R. G. Moore
James
Saskatchewan
Canada
Lee Hardin
Clearfield
Creston
Wallace
Idaho
Mr. Hardin
Dayton recess reshapes scopes case as experts prepare statements
In Dayton Tennessee July 18 defense counsel and a group of experts prepared statements for the record in the Scones case after scientific testimony was excluded. The court plans appeal if convicted under Tennessee law banning teaching evolution in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveociated
Dayton
Tenn
Defense Councel
Stepographers
Tennessee
Chattanooga
William O. Thompson
Defense
New York
Cromwell Carnival Gun Incident Leaves Marshals Frustrated
A Cromwell street carnival saw a wanted man flee after firing at a marshal who found his revolver unloaded. Sheriff Collings said marshals searched for liquor and aimed to keep order while the man escaped in the darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Collings
Plan Air Express Line Between Chicago and Des Moines
Des Moines will see an air express service linking with Chicago. Local aviator Raymond Fisher forms a $100,000 company to run several planes with 2000 pound capacity and daily flights. He says operation should start within two months.
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Associated Preas
Des Moines
Tla
Raymond Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Creston Residents Reflect on Carnival and Local News
Ten years ago in Creston social events included Mrs Thomas L Maxwell hosting bridge and Mrs C C E Good will entertaining at dinner. A marriage license was issued to Melvin Coffman and Elsie Smith. A carnival by volunteer firefighters drew crowds with Eile Rosenow crowned queen and a near accident on the motordrome. Residents pushed for a Walnut street crossing over the Burlington tracks. Attorney Sam R Allen died after illness. Royal Rebekah lodge installed new officers including Clara Miller and Grace Sturgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin ‘Arthur Coffman
Elsie Mae Smith
Creston
W. J. Hanpeman
Charles Joneson
South Side
Walnut Street
Clara Miller
Royal Rebekah Lodge
Grace Sturgeon
Frances Evans
Grace Stalker
Afton Lodge
Illinois State Tennis Tourney Opens With Top Names
The Illinois State tennis tournament starts at Skokie Country Club Glenview with ten top national players in the entry list. William Johnston, former national and world champion, faces R. B. Shoemaker in opening rounds while William T. Tilden, national champion, defends his title. Other entrants include Howard Kinsey V. Snodgrass Vincent Richards A. Norton and women’s leaders Helen Jacobs and Charlotte Hosmer.
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Preas
Chicago
Skokie
Glenco
William Johnston
R. Bo Shoemaker
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Howard Kinsey
Lurvey Snodgrass
Vincent Richards
Arian C. Norton
Helen Jacobs
Charlotte Hosmer
Pacific Coast Stars
Quarrel Ends in Death of Man in Clarinda
In Clarinda two men, Hemp McDonald and Vernon Roberts, fought over a $5 bet. McDonald died from blows to the heart. Roberts, an ex prizefighter, is jailed awaiting inquest. Coroner's jury found death from Roberts blows and recommended no charges at present.
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Associated Press
Natinda
McDonald
Vernon Roberts
Roberts
Clarinda
Hemp McDonald
Tim Roberts
Krisinger To Hurl For Creston At Ottumwa
Fred Krisinger of Creston, recently released from Philadelphia Nationals, will start for OCreston in the semi pro game at Ottumwa's Sippi League Park against the Ottumwa Blues. Bischoff to begin at first base unless needed for relief pitching. Creston fans plan to follow the Sox to Ottumwa. remaining schedule includes Dunlap, Shenandoah, and Aug 18 game.
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Fred Krisinger
Creston
Philadelphia Nationals
Ocreston
Bundy
Ottumwa Blues
Red Sox
Ottumwa ‘Sippi
Sell Park
Krisinger
Bischoff
le Kelly
Ottumwa
Coolidge Plans Meetings Over Coal Situation
President Coolidge, after discussing a possible tie-up in the anthracite coal industry with Secretary Davis, plans conferences with cabinet officials in Swampscott Massachusetts. Hoover may be summoned to White House if the situation worsens, as Davis sails for Europe and will be away until late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Davis
Coolidge
Hoover
White Court
Pacific Coast
Europe
Commerce Department
New York
Cattle Tie Typhoid Link in Council Bluffs Milk
Dr Don M Griswold Iowa health commissioner reports typhoid cases in Council Bluffs traced to milk from farms with cattle drinking from contaminated water. He tells city health officers they can close impure water sources used by dairy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Des Moines
Don M. Griswold
Council Bluff
Griswold
Council Bluffs
Creston Reports School Population At 2247 July 1
Creston's school age population 5 to 21 numbered 2,247 on July 1, over a quarter of the city’s total population. The census counted 1,109 boys and 1,138 girls, with 1,298 in compulsory ages 7 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
M. H. Stephens
Ely Wheels
Mabel Guthrie
Stephens
Eliane
Boy Scouts Stage Manhunt at Camp Kellogg
Sioux City scouts conducted a midnight manhunt at Camp Kellogg in Stone Park under Scoutmaster F. C. Woolworth seeking a suspect tied to the mysterious deaths of Mrs. Josephine Godwin and Mrs. Elizabeth Anthony. The search through ravines and hills ran until an alarm sounded but yielded no capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sioux City
Camp Kellogg
Stone Park
F. C. Woolworth
Sioux Cky
Josephine Godwin
Elizabeth Anthony
Sams Day
Anthony
Seventh Street
Senator Curtis To Visit Coolide Swampscort
Senator Curtis of Kansas Trepal leader in the senate has been invited by President Coolidge to visit the summer White House. He is expected to arrive Monday to discuss tax reduction farm aid and possible coal industry measures while visiting his daughter at Narragansett Pier.
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Associated Press
Masa
Ator Curtis
Kansas
Trepal
Senate
Coolidge
Curtis
Narragansett Pier
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U. S
Commission ON Banking “Med
Andrew
Self
Master
Pet
L. R. Foosuson
Dean, Onativia & Co
Marvin Martin
Mountain Junction
Gladys Ransom
College Springs
Arlo Richards
Dessa Lang
Green Bay Lumber Company
Jessie F
A. N. Chumbly
Tildred Hansom
Ifostetter
WGN Chicago
Hostetter
Charles Hanson
West Union Street
Desert Dayton
Corps of Stenographers
Plan Air Express
Thomas L. Maxwell
Bridge
CC. E. Goodwill
Mies Eile Rosenow
Carnivl
Sam R. Allen
Poplar Street
ITV
Cresta School
Boy Scouts
Senator Curtis
Coolide
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